Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Play Cornhole

You may already be aware of this amazing outdoor activity/game that has been enjoyed in the Midwest since the 1960’s.

Or maybe this is new to you. Either way, here’s why you should be out there right now with your bags and boards.

1. It’s not located on your sofa! That’s right, you have to get up and get out of your house, apartment, shack to play. We all could use some exercise and some fresh air and sunshine. No, your skin won’t catch fire like a vampire if you actually put down your computer mouse, X-BOX or WII controller, or cell phone and venture into the light.
2. It’s more fun than, well, almost anything! I know, it’s really just half sheets of plywood raised 10% on the back with a 6 inch hole cut in each placed 27 feet apart and 8 bean bags thrown into those holes. But even those who say it’s silly, or just plain horseshoes, are immediately smitten as soon as you put a bean bag in their hand and toss it around. You’ll see them smile and say, “Give me another bag, I just want to try one more time.” Then 4 hours later they are officially hooked.
3. It’s a great exercise that you don’t realize you’re doing! Honestly, the first time I played, we were there for 6 hours, until we couldn’t see the boards. We all finish our libations, say our goodbyes, schedule another game, and retire to our own domiciles. The next day, when I woke up from my extra good sleep, I felt drained in places I hadn’t obviously been using for years. But in a good way! It felt good to call my friends and talk about my sore calf muscles and gluteus maximus.
4. It is incredibly addictive! There are a lot of addictive things out there that are very negative. This is addictive in a good way. Exercise, sun, fellowship, competition and also fun. How can that be bad? And believe me, when I say addictive, I mean ADDICTIVE. Before you know it, you’ll be discussing throwing techniques with your spouse, wind spin with your opponents, and Cornholing with everyone.
5. Anyone can play! 8 of my cohorts and I recently went to a friend’s house for a cookout and Cornhole. Nearby was a group of grillers, 10 in number, of all ages and both sexes. As usual, we didn’t have to invite them. Simplicity registers in their eyes when you see them think, “I can do that!” and “Why do they keep disappearing?” Then, while we were taking a break, we introduced ourselves and invited you to try it out. Before we knew what had happened, we had met new friends, people our host had lived with for years, but had never met. The 8-year-olds, their older sisters, and all the adults played. (And we got some of the best ribs I’ve ever tasted!)

So are you ready? I know you are! “But wait a minute, how do I get the boards and the bags?” you ask. Easy, the resources are all over the web, but actually, it’s very easy to create your own. Email me at the contact information below and let me know what you need. I will also post an article on building your own boards and bags.

Oh yeah! I almost forgot, make sure you ask for the link to the “Cornhole Song”.

If you don’t start after watching this video, you never will. Patrick ONeill is an avid Cornhole addict living in Jacksonville, Fl with his tortoiseshell cat Shorty McGee and has plenty of time to write articles and Cornholing because he works from home. If you want to know if a work from home career without a boss is for you, click on the LEARN MORE link below.